In profound sadness we announce the passing of Mr. James Harvey "Spydaman" Vann, Jr. who entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 26, 2020 at his residence. He was born on November 11, 1950  in Lexington Park, Maryland to the late James Harvey, Vann, Sr. and Francine McKinnon Vann Wimms. James  made his home in Milledgeville since the mid-1970's. He was a 1968 graduate of San Fernando Valley High School in San Fernando, California.

James enlisted in the United States Navy where he served as an electrician. He retired from Central State Hospital but had previously worked at Rheem Manufacturing.

He is survived by his children;Dr. Maurice T.(Amy) Vann, Sr. of Pikesville, Md, LTC Kennon J.(Jack) Vann-Kelley of Elizabethtown, Ky, Elder James T. Jackson-Vann of Spanish Fork, Utah, PO3 Cameron J. Vann of Oahu, Hawaii, Mr. Gaten J. Vann, bonus children, Deacon Michael D.(Valeria) Hightower, Deacon Christopher D.(Conswaylo) Hightower all of Milledgeville, Ms. Tonia Toy of Oxon Hill, Md., sisters, Loretta Vann Barnwell of Mission Hills, California and Dr. Harriette Wimms of Baltimore, Md., one great aunt, Mrs. Norma Vann Walker of Jacksonville, Florida, grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and cousins.